Nature of Work: Veterinarian vs. Zoologist
Veterinarian
Nature of Work: A veterinarian’s major role would be to deal with the health of all types of animals. They can specialize in companion animals, (dogs, cats, etc.) mixed animal practices, (farm animals) both, or research. Some veterinarians do clinical work while others do research work. A clinical veterinarian works to identify health problems in animals, vaccinate against diseases, medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses, treat and dress wounds, set fractures, perform surgery, and advise owners about animal feeding, conduct, and breeding. A research veterinarian works with scientist and physicians to aid in the research of human diseases by testing drugs and illnesses on animals. Veterinarians work long hours, which depend on whether they are solo practitioners or in group practices. A solo practitioner typically works longer hours because they do not share the job with other veterinarians. The advantages of this job include the aid in the health of animals and humans respectively. Disadvantages include extensive schooling and the possible harm that may be caused by frightened, sick, or distressed animals.
Training: The training required of a veterinarian includes graduating from a four year program at an accredited veterinary college with a D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree) and obtain a license. These collages require a significant amount of credit hours at an undergraduate level. Most courses focus on science classes, particularly biology (also primarily focus in organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, general biology, animal biology, animal nutrition, genetics, vertebrate embryology, cellular biology, microbiology, zoology, and systemic physiology). Colleges also require core classes such as English, social sciences, and the humanities.
Job Outlook: The need for veterinarians will increase about 36%, which is higher than average, between 2010-20
Salary: The median annual wage of veterinarians was
Nature of Work: A veterinarian’s major role would be to deal with the health of all types of animals. They can specialize in companion animals, (dogs, cats, etc.) mixed animal practices, (farm animals) both, or research. Some veterinarians do clinical work while others do research work. A clinical veterinarian works to identify health problems in animals, vaccinate against diseases, medicate animals suffering from infections or illnesses, treat and dress wounds, set fractures, perform surgery, and advise owners about animal feeding, conduct, and breeding. A research veterinarian works with scientist and physicians to aid in the research of human diseases by testing drugs and illnesses on animals. Veterinarians work long hours, which depend on whether they are solo practitioners or in group practices. A solo practitioner typically works longer hours because they do not share the job with other veterinarians. The advantages of this job include the aid in the health of animals and humans respectively. Disadvantages include extensive schooling and the possible harm that may be caused by frightened, sick, or distressed animals.
Training: The training required of a veterinarian includes graduating from a four year program at an accredited veterinary college with a D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree) and obtain a license. These collages require a significant amount of credit hours at an undergraduate level. Most courses focus on science classes, particularly biology (also primarily focus in organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, general biology, animal biology, animal nutrition, genetics, vertebrate embryology, cellular biology, microbiology, zoology, and systemic physiology). Colleges also require core classes such as English, social sciences, and the humanities.
Job Outlook: The need for veterinarians will increase about 36%, which is higher than average, between 2010-20
Salary: The median annual wage of veterinarians was